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Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: zarnce on Wed, 21 December 2011, 11:09:51

I am a software engineer and I use a das keyboard (cherry brown) at work. I enjoy typing on it but the soft glossy face sucks so I will not purchase a second one.  

I am now going to purchase a mech keyboard for home (programming/gaming).  Currently I am looking at:
Filco Majestouch-2 (Brown)
WASD V1 Semi Custom (Brown)

There appears to be very little on the web comparing the two product lines.  Does anyone have a keyboard from both companies? Any insight or advice would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you for your help!
Brian

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: keyboardlover on Wed, 21 December 2011, 12:42:32

Welcome to Geekhack Brian - both keyboards are pretty similar in terms of quality, so it comes down to your preference as far as features/look.

I personally recommend both. See my sig for details.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: pitashen on Wed, 21 December 2011, 12:45:51

They are probably both made by COSTAR. Whichever looks more appealing to you.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: slueth on Wed, 21 December 2011, 12:52:59

they are gonna be the same soon when wasd comes out with his tkl line.  wasd has custom keys and lubed stabilizers also he has the option for preinstalled o-rings.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: NormaJean on Wed, 21 December 2011, 14:39:23

^^^ Any insider info you're eager to share?

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: RiGS on Wed, 21 December 2011, 18:25:52

Also the stabilizer wires of the WASD are supposed to be thicker. Also it is a lot easier to pull out those stabilizer inserts.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: TheProfosist on Wed, 21 December 2011, 22:57:11

Quote from: RiGS;475492

Also the stabilizer wires of the WASD are supposed to be thicker. Also it is a lot easier to pull out those stabilizer inserts.

Agreed that is compared to a Rosewill. I would pick the wasd you could get a full custom for the same price as a Filco.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: Input Nirvana on Wed, 21 December 2011, 23:09:52

Dollar value=WASD
Custom specifics=WASD

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 22 December 2011, 01:05:04

Quote from: input nirvana;475618

Dollar value=WASD
Custom specifics=WASD

Customer support=WASD

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: Bry on Thu, 22 December 2011, 01:45:46

You can't go wrong with either. I prefer the aesthetics of the filco case, but the customization options that WASD offers are pretty cool if you are looking for something unique.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: Greenbean on Thu, 22 December 2011, 01:53:51

No PBT = WASD

Go ahead, call me picky.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:25:19

Quote from: Greenbean;475686

No PBT = WASD

Go ahead, call me picky.

Filco also does not have PBT

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:32:17

I wonder why WASD choose looser stabilizer inserts. Tight is always a good thing especially if we talk about women.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: pitashen on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:32:53

Quote from: Greenbean;475686

No PBT = WASD

Go ahead, call me picky.

I got a friend who just recently swapped out his Filco key caps for ones from WASD. He called it an improvement over Filco's cap.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:34:38

The ninja keycaps feel nice and chalky. I like those.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: TheProfosist on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:40:43

Quote from: RiGS;476273

I wonder why WASD choose looser stabilizer inserts. Tight is always a good thing especially if we talk about women.

he didnt choose looser ones he choose the standard the rosewill ones are almost impossible to get out. The weird thing is is that not every insert on my rosewill were the shorter stubbier ones there were some standard ones thrown in also.

Quote from: pitashen;476274

I got a friend who just recently swapped out his Filco key caps for ones from WASD. He called it an improvement over Filco's cap.

i would have to agree with that for abs they feel nice and i think the quality engraving or etching helps.

Title: Filco vs WASD
Post by: RiGS on Thu, 22 December 2011, 18:56:49

Could you take some pictures to compare? The filco inserts I have look the same as on the WASD website, yet they fit very thight. I could only pull out those with the help of the keypuller.